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The Couple Takes a Wife

1972-12-05 Comedy 1hr 13m

Complications ensue when an overworked couple decides to hire a "wife" — someone who can run the household for them with complete autonomy — but she's a little too attractive for comfort.

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The Couple Takes a Wife

Storyline

Complications ensue when an overworked couple decides to hire a "wife" — someone who can run the household for them with complete autonomy — but she's a little too attractive for comfort.

Released

1972-12-05
Revenue

n/a
Budget

n/a
Runtime

1hr 13m
Genre

Comedy, TV Movie
Status

Released
Language

English
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Production

Universal Television, ABC

Crew

Jerry Paris

Director

Susan Silver

Writer

George Eckstein

Producer

Keywords:

housewife sexism women's liberation unconventional arrangement

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